Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
at The Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory.
A four-year Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the ANU College of Law in Canberra that satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in Australia. The published minimum selection rank is 97.00, and there are no prerequisites.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the ANU Bachelor of Laws (Honours) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 97.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 97.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 97.25 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students study the areas of law required for admission to practice together with electives in areas such as international, public and commercial law. Honours is awarded to all students, subject to progress requirements. Law can also be combined with another ANU degree as a double degree.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as solicitors and barristers after completing practical legal training and admission to the relevant state Supreme Court.
- Common destinations include top-tier and mid-tier law firms, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and state legal aid commissions.
- Many alumni move into in-house counsel roles, policy work in government or the judiciary as associates and tipstaves.
Professional accreditation
- Academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in Australia
Typical first jobs
- Associate to a High Court of Australia, Federal Court or ACT Supreme Court judge
- Graduate lawyer at top-tier firms (Allens, Ashurst, Clayton Utz, MinterEllison) Canberra offices
- Graduate at the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS)
- Graduate at the Attorney-Generals Department and Office of Parliamentary Counsel
- Legal policy adviser in APS departments (Home Affairs, DFAT, ATO)
- Solicitor at Legal Aid ACT and community legal centres
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $95,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
The program satisfies the academic component for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia; graduates also need practical legal training. Graduates work as lawyers, in the public service and policy, and in-house.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy detailed reading of cases and statutes
- Those drawn to constitutional and federal law (very visible from Canberra)
- People aiming for associateships at the High Court and Federal Court
- Students considering top-tier Sydney or Melbourne firms or APS legal policy roles
- Those willing to combine the LLB with another bachelor for breadth
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike long-form reading and writing
- Those who want a clear job offer at graduation without PLT
- Anyone who struggles with high-stakes exam pressure
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Laws (Honours) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Australian National University website and on UAC before applying.